EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

HANDBOOK

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Transition Branch Washington, DC 20534

2011 Edition

Attribution: Parts of this publication have been copied or adapted from several government publications.

Additional information about the Bureau of Prisons offender transition program can be obtained from the ITB web page: http://www.unicor.gov. Click on Inmate Transition Program and select a topic from the pull down menu. Please address e-mails to smccollum@bop.gov, or telephone

202-305-3860, 3553, or 4430.

The following additional publications are available from the Inmate Transition Branch:

Employment Resource Center Handbook

Mock Job Fair Handbook

Please send all handbook requests to the following address: ~

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Transition Branch

Washington, DC 20534

Table of Contents

Purpose 2 What Should I Do to Prepare for Release? 2 Are There Employers Who Hire Ex-offenders? 3 What about Federal Programs to Help Ex-offenders? 4 What about State and Federal Jobs for Ex-offenders? 4 State Jobs 4 Federal Jobs 5 What about Loans and Grants? 5 What Programs Are Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor? 5

One-Stop Employment and Training Services 5 Job Search 6

Physical and Mental Disability Employment and Training Services 6 National Internet Resource Link 7 Adult Training Programs 7 Native American Employment and Training Program 7 Senior Workers Employment Program 7 Apprenticeship 7 Work Opportunity Tax Program (WOTC) 8 Federal Bonding Program .9

Other Programs Not Directly Related To Employment 9 Credit Reporting 9 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 10 Food Stamp Eligibility Requirements 10

Public Housing 10 State Governments Interactive Chart of Re-Entry Housing Options 10

Homelessness Programs 10 Social Security Administration 11 Domestic Violence Issues 11 Medical Assistance 12 Children and Families of Adult Offenders 12 Child Support Enforcement 12 AIDS Treatment Data Network 13 Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources 13

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How Do I get my Birth Certificate? 14 State Contacts for Vital Documents 15 How Do I get my Drivers License? 21 State Contacts for Driver License Information 21 Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service 24 Other VA Provided Services and Their Application Procedures 24 How Can I Get Money to Continue My Education? 24 Federal Student Financial Aid 24

Loss of Eligibility 25 Special Education Assistance 25 Inmate Bank Accounts 25

Ex-offender Voting Rights By State 26 Expungement of Criminal Records 26 Release Gratuities Information 26

Appendices Job Search Information Appendix A-Page 28

Sample Resume Appendix B-Page 33 Sample Job Application Appendix C-Page 36 Federal Bonding Program - State Bonding Coordinators Appendix D-Page 41

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PURPOSE The Inmate Transition Program Branch (ITB) serves to strengthen existing Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) programs and to establish new ones designed to enhance the post release transition of federal prisoners. his employment information handbook provides prisoners with contacts and other information that can help them to prepare for release. Free information has been gathered from a variety of sources including, the U.S. Department of Labors Internet web site, and you may freely copy, share, and use these materials. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE FOR RELEASE? You should start preparing for release as early in your sentence as possible. This should include an assessment of your career objectives, completion of all education and vocational training programs offered by the prison, resolution of any substance abuse issues that you may have, and development of a realistic post release plan. Parents should participate in parenting programs offered by the prison and should make a sincere effort to reestablish and repair family ties. Many people who prepare for release are unrealistic about what they are going to do and lack a workable plan. ne example is a person who has no business experience and plans to start a business instead of finding employment. o successfully open a business you must have a business plan and start-up capital, but only about half of all new businesses survive after four years. It is also important to remember that companies are required to verify your citizenship before they can hire you. The Immigration and Naturalization Service requires employers to complete a Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) for new hires to prove they are eligible to work in the United States. Internet: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf. The Spanish version is http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9_spanish.pdf. After you leave prison is not the time to discover that you do not have a copy of your social security card and birth certificate. Many employers require that you provide information about the training, skills, and experience that they are looking for. An employment folder that contains your personal information and documents is a good way to do this. he employment folder should include copies of your resume, social security card, birth certificate, high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate, vocational certificates or college diplomas, and a transcript from each school you have attended (include prison schools). Remember to bring extra copies for use during interviews, and to keep the originals with you in your folder. If you do not have a resume, epare one and also fill out the sample job application found in this handbook (Appendix C). hen you are 60 days or so from release, you should mail

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resumes and cover letters to employers whose addresses you obtain from the telephone book yellow pages or other sources. You should request an application form in your letter. Plan to follow up with these same employers by telephone or in person and request an interview when you are released. If you do not have access to the yellow pages, you may want to ask a friend, relative, or even your parole officer to send you 10 - 20 addresses from the yellow pages. Remember that employers are looking for people who know what they want to do, who have skills, and who want a career with their company. Keep in mind that a significant number of ex-offenders have been employed in construction, retail, accommodation, food service , transportation and warehousing jobs. Dont forget to consider employers who hire staff for hotels, colleges, hospitals, and apartment building owners/managers. If you have access to the Internet, it is a good source for local and national employment information. To explore your career options, visit http://web.informer.com/careervoyages.gov. ARE THERE EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE EX-OFFENDERS? Assume employers will hire you if you are a good match for their needs. One survey of more than 1200 employers report that only eight percent said they would not hire an ex-offender. Since 92 percent of employers will consider hiring you, feel free to look for work from any legitimate source. Limiting yourself to employers that you believe hire ex-offenders can also limit your wages and job prospects. You should try to find employers who are a good match for your skills, experience, and career goals. Your job search should include all potential employers. According to Richard Bolles popular employment book, What Color Is Your Parachute, some of the best ways to find a job are: 1. Asking for job-leads from family members, friends, and people in the community has a

33 percent success rate. 2. Knocking on the door of any employer, factory, or office that interests you, whether they

are known to have a vacancy or not, has a 47 percent success rate. 3. Using the phone books yellow pages to identify subjects or fields of interest to you in the

town or city where you will release, and then calling up the employers listed in that field to ask if they are hiring for the type of position you can do and do well, has a 69 percent success rate.

Remember, the two most critical factors to a successful job search are attitude and persistence. You are marketing a product, yourself, and you have to believe in the product (you) in order to land that job. Also, like any sales situation, you have to market the product (you) and make sure that you make plenty of contacts. Treat your employment search like a job and spend at least 8 hours a day at

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it. Employers will not usually come looking for you so you have to get out to meet them. Additional offender job search information on searching for jobs, explaining a conviction, and interview tips, can be found in Appendix A. WHAT ABOUT FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS? Federal programs are generally designed to help people who need work, housing, public assistance, and other services. While each program has different standards for participation with low income being the most common requirement, there are no federal programs exclusively for ex-offenders. Most assistance programs are administered locally by community agencies. You can find the addresses for them in the local telephone books blue pages and on the Internet. One of the first stops you should make is to the state employment service office to help you with job leads. Their local addresses are located in the blue pages of the telephone book. You may want to ask the state employment service about job search assistance, federal bonding, employer tax incentives, job training, and Workforce Investment Act - sponsored training. If there are other local agencies or one-stop assistance centers, you may want to contact them as well. If you are a non-federal offender in a state or local correctional institution, you should ask education services staff for information about community, state, and private programs to help ex-offenders. Assistance may also be available from local faith-based organizations. Your local library may offer public access to the Internet and provide employment information specific to your community. If there is a One-Stop Career Center in your area, be sure to visit it for job leads, training, and other services that can help you and your family. Always explain your situation when you visit any assistance services agencies and, if they cannot be of assistance, do not forget to ask for a referral to another agency or private organization that may be able to help you. Veterans should contact their local veterans affairs office for assistance. The VA has a wide range of programs that can be helpful, including rehabilitation services. The Internet website for the VA is www.va.gov, or you can contact their national toll free number at 800-827-1000. Local VA offices are also listed in the government pages of the telephone book. Note: Only veterans with honorable or general discharges are eligible to receive services. WHAT ABOUT STATE AND FEDERAL JOBS FOR EX-OFFENDERS? Ex-offenders have no special status when applying for state and federal jobs. The application and selection procedures for state jobs follows state guidelines, and federal jobs follow the rules

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and guidelines of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). State Jobs To find out about state jobs, contact the Department of Human Resources in the state where you plan to release. You can also find out about state jobs on Internet at www.state.__.us. Fill in the blank with the two letter postal code for the state. For example, Virginia would be www.state.va.us. State jobs may also be posted at the local U.S. Employment Service office and each states contact information can be found in the blue pages of the telephone book. Note: Each states web site is different, but you can find job information by entering jobs in the search box for any given state website. Federal Jobs Th- Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announces most federal jobs on their website at www.usajobs.opm.gov. You can also call the OPM automated telephone system, an interactive voice response telephone system, at (202) 606-1800 or TDD (202) 606-2532. Job seekers can access current job vacancies, employment information fact sheets, applications, forms, and even apply for some jobs. Many federal agencies have job information telephone numbers located in the blue pages of the telephone book. Federal job postings are also available from the nearest U.S. Employment Service office. WHAT ABOUT LOANS AND GRANTS? There are many agencies in the federal government that provide loans, grants and assistance. The best source for these is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. It is available at some libraries and from the Government Printing Office (GPO). Information is also available from the Federal Citizen Information Center at 1-888-878-3256, or on the Internet: www.pueblo.gsa.gov. There are no small business loans or grants specifically for ex-offenders. The Small Business Administration (SBA) does not provide direct loans. They do provide loan guarantees for certain businesses that borrow from lending institutions. They do not provide specific grants or low interest rate loans to ex-offenders for business start-up or expansion. For further information, you may want to contact the Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20416; or on the Internet at: www.sba.gov. To reach SBA by phone or e-mail: SBA Answer Desk 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1800-827-5722) or send e-mails to: answerdesk@sba.gov Answer Desk TTY: (704) 344-6640 [Spanish] WHAT PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR? The Department of Labors website is www.dol.gov. The site contains an interactive map of the United States. Click on any states icon and a variety services are displayed for the viewer.

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One-Stop Employment and Training Services One-Stop Careers Centers are at the heart of the workforce investment system under legislation called the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Designed as part of Americas Workforce Network, these centers provide an integrated array of high-quality services to help workers, job seekers, and businesses find assistance under one roof in easy-to-reach locations. One-Stop Career Centers help businesses find qualified workers, and help job-seekers and workers obtain employment and training services to advance their careers. One-Stop Services also include assessment of skills, abilities, aptitudes, and needs; assistance with unemployment insurance; career counseling; job-search and job-placement assistance; and information on training, education, and related supportive services such as day care and transportation. Eligible individuals also can obtain more intensive services and training. One-Stop Career Centers are convenient to most communities in the United States and territories. While their names may differ (One-Stop Center, One-Stop Career Centers Workforce Development Center, Employment Services, or Job Service), they are all committed to providing prompt, courteous, and customer-focused service. Each center represent a partnership involving federal, state, and local public and private service providers. They are overseen by community-based Workforce Investment Boards chaired by local businesspeople who determine the service priorities for their respective community. You can learn the location of the One-Stop Career Center closest to where you live by accessing Americas Workforce Network at www.servicelocator.org; or by calling the Toll-Free Help Line at 1-877-348-0502. (For TTY, call 1-877-348-0501). Job Search If you are looking for employment, JOBLINE, www.jobline.net, is a free public service provided by state agencies with assistance from the National Federation of the Blind and the United States Department of Labor. JOBLINEs international website contains job listings, information on resume writing, how to prepare a cover letter, and interviewing tips. It offers assistance in English, Spanish, German, French and Portugese. The service is available on the telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A touch-tone telephone is all that you need to establish your personalized job-search profile. The system asks you to use your telephone number for a profile number, or you may want to make up a profile number using your social security number and an extra digit. For example SSN 111-22-3333 could be profile number 111-223-3333 by adding an extra number such as the 3 in the example. The number that you entered will remain in effect for as long as you are seeking employment and using JOBLINE. The JOBLINE Toll-Free Number is 1-800-414-5748.

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Physical and Mental Disability Employment and Training Services Physical and mental disability employment and training services are available at One-Stop Career Centers and through other federal partners. The Disability Employment and Initiatives Unit of the Employment and Training Administration helps identify policies and to provide technical assistance to address barriers to work for people with disabilities. The Presidents Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities provides additional services, including a job recruitment program for people with disabilities, and a career exploration program for high school students with disabilities. A toll-free number for the Job Accommodations Network (800-526-7234) provides information on the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. National Internet Resource Link: Family VillageA global community of disability related resources. Internet address: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu. Adult Training Programs The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) funds adult training programs that teach job skills and provide job placement services for adults who are at least 18 years of age. The programs are administered locally by One Stop Career Centers. The types of training offered by a local training center can vary depending on the job opportunities in the community. To help locate training programs in your area, search for a One Stop Center in your state, visit America's Service Locator, or call ETA's Toll-Free Help Line at 1-877-872-5627, (TTY: 1-877-889-5267). Native American Employment and Training Program The Workforce Investment Act contains provisions aimed at supporting employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals. The Department of Labor's Indian and Native American Programs (INAP) funds grant programs that provide training opportunities at the local level for this target population. To find the program nearest you, look for a grant program in your state, contact your local One-Stop Center, or call ETA's toll-free help line at 1-877-872-5627, (TTY: 1-877-889-5267). Internet: www.doleta.gov/DINAP/ Senior Workers Employment Program The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a part-time employment program for low-income persons age 55 or over. Program participants work at community and government agencies and are paid the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher. They may also receive training, and can use their participation as a bridge to other employment positions which are not supported with federal funds. The program is administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Internet: www.doleta.gov/seniors/

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Apprenticeship Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship programs can be sponsored by individual employers, joint employer and labor groups, and/or employer associations. The Department of Labor's role is to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, ensure equality of access to apprenticeship programs, and provide integrated employment and training information to sponsors and the local employment and training community. Information about apprenticeship programs can be obtained from One-Stop Career Centers listed in the blue pages of your telephone book, from union locals listed in the white pages of the telephone book, or from the following Internet site: www.doleta.gov/OA Work Opportunity Tax Program (WOTC) The WOTC is one tool in a diverse toolbox of flexible strategies designed to help move people from welfare into gainful employment and obtain on-the-job experience. It joins other tax credits, education, and workforce training programs that help American workers with barriers to employment prepare for good jobs; ease their transition from job to job; benefit from the creation of effective regional economic development strategies; and create high performance workplaces. Internet: http://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/ What's New: On February 17, 2009, the President signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The Recovery Act amends Section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code by adding two new WOTC target groups: 1) Unemployed Veterans -- A veteran hired after 2008 and before 2011 who has been discharged or released from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the 5-year period ending on the hiring date; and who received unemployment compensation under state or federal law for a period or periods totaling at least 4 weeks during the one year period ending on the hiring date. To be considered a Veteran, the applicant must have served on active duty (other than active duty for training) in the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 180 days, or have been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces for a service-connected disability. 2) Disconnected Youth --an individual who is certified as having attained age 16 but not age 25 on the hiring date;not regularly attending any secondary, technical, or post-secondary school during the 6-month period preceding the hiring date; not regularly employed during such 6-month period; and not readily employable by reason of lacking a sufficient number of basic skills. Individuals in these two new target groups must begin work for an employer during 2009 or 2010. To receive certification that a new employee qualifies for this tax credit, the employer must: -Complete the one page IRS Form 8850 by the day the job offer is made. Internet:

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http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8850.pdf -Complete the one page ETA Form 9061 or Form 9062: Internet: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/forms/dws/pdf/eta_9061.pdf if the new employee has already been conditionally certified as belonging to a WOTC target group, complete the bottom of ETA Form 9062 (and sign and date it) that he or she has been given by a State Employment Security Agency or participating agency. if the new employee has not been conditionally certified, the employer and/or the new employee must fill out and complete, sign and date ETA Form 9061. Mail the signed IRS and ETA forms to the employer's State Employment Security Agency. The IRS form must be mailed within 21 days of the employee's employment start date. You can get IRS Form 8850, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and instructions by downloading from www.irs.ustreas.gov, or by calling 1-800-829-1040. For more information call or visit your local public State Employment Security Agency whose address is located in the blue pages of the local telephone book. Information on how and where to find any of these services can be obtained by calling Americas Workforce Network Toll-Free Help Line at 1-877-872-5627; or through the Internet at www.servicelocator.org. FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM The federal bonding program is designed to help a job applicant get and keep a job. The program issues Fidelity Bonds and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. A fidelity bond is a business insurance policy that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty. To be eligible for the bond, the employer must schedule a date to start work. The Employment Service local office then requests The McLaughlin Company in Washington, DC, to issue to the employer a Fidelity Bond insurance policy covering the worker. For further information call or write to Ron Rubbin, Federal Bonding Program, 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 1-800-233-2258, or contact your state bonding coordinator. See Appendix D for a list of State Bonding Coordinators. OTHER PROGRAMS NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT Credit Reporting You can request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Internet: www.annualcreditreport.com. A credit file disclosure provides you with all of the information in your credit file maintained by a consumer reporting company. It is information that could be provided by the consumer reporting company in a consumer report about you to a third party, such as a lender.

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A credit file disclosure also includes a record of everyone who has received a consumer report about you from the consumer reporting company within a certain period of timeknown as "an inquiry." The credit file disclosure includes certain information that is not included in a consumer report about you to a third party, such as the inquiries of companies for pre-approved offers of credit or insurance and account reviews, and any medical account information which is suppressed for third party users of consumer reports. You are entitled to receive a disclosure copy of your credit file from a consumer reporting company under federal law and the laws of various states. You can request a free annual credit report by phone or mail and it will be mailed within 15 days, or call 1-877-322-8228 to request your credit reports by phone. You will go through a simple verification process over the phone and your report will be mailed to you. There is also a free request form that you can download from the website. http://annualcreditreport.com, or from the Federal Trade Commission at http://www.ftc.com. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program) provides benefits to low-income people to buy food to improve their diets. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits (in the form of paper coupons or electronic benefits on debit cards) to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores. SNAP serves as the first line of defense against hunger, and it enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with coupons and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. EBT is an electronic system that allows a recipient to authorize transfer of their government benefits from a federal account to a retailer account to pay for products received. Visit the USDAs pre-screening tool at www.snap-step1.usda.gov. SNAP Eligibility Criteria In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001 who are responsible for a person or persons age 60 and under; or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who are responsible for a person 61 and over. SNAP Eligibility Link: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm Food Stamp Program. Toll-free information number: 1-800-221-5689. Public Housing Housing information can be obtained from the local departments of housing listed in the blue pages of the telephone book. If you do not have access to local information, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-1112, TTY: (202) 708-1455. Ex-offenders with drug and sex offender convictions are ineligible for public housing in most localities. Internet: www.hud.gov/renting/phprog.cfm.

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State Governments Interactive Chart of Re-Entry Housing Options With funding support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Council of State Governments (CSG) has developed a web-based tool to help users learn more about different re-entry housing options available for people released from prison or jail. The chart compares housing types on several dimensions including potential funding sources, level of availability in the community, typical length of stay, and potential barriers to accessing a particular option. It also offers descriptions of programs that have successfully housed individuals returning to the community from prison or jail, and provides links to the programs' websites. To view this interactive chart, visit: www.tools.reentrypolicy.org/housing. Homelessness Programs The Department of Health and Human Services offers many programs, grants, and services. These help persons who have become homeless. For more information, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 4517th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-1112, TTY: (202) 708-1455, or contact the local department of health and human services in the blue pages of your telephone book. Additional information can be obtained from The Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Board Program at 701 North Fairfax Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22314-2064; or, telephone 703-706-9660; Fax: 703-706-9677. Social Security Administration (SSA) The SSA is responsible for administering retirement, survivors and disability benefits, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. For more information, check the blue pages of the telephone book or write to: Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland, 21235. The national toll free number is 1-800-772-1213; (TTY) 1-800-325-0778). Access Internet: www.ssa.gov for SSA Form SSA-7004-SM. Social Security Disability Insurance Social Security disability benefits can be paid only to people who have recently worked and paid Social Security taxes, and who are unable to work because of a serious medical condition that is expected to last at least a year or result in death. An individual who is a recent parolee or is unemployed does not qualify for disability benefits. No benefits are payable for months in which you are confined to a jail, prison, or other correctional facility. Social Security retirement benefits can only be paid to people who are 62 or older. Generally, you must have worked and paid taxes into Social Security for 10 years to be eligible, but your spouse or children, if they are eligible, can be paid benefits on your record, or you may receive benefits on the record of a spouse or former spouse. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI benefits can be paid to people who are 65 or older, blind or disabled, and who have low

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income and few resources. No SSI benefits are payable for any month that you are in a jail, prison, or certain other public institutions. Ticket to Work Program The Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act of 1999 provides an opportunity for people who receive social security disability benefits to work. It provides training and employment opportunities for disabled individuals while allowing them to continue to receive social security benefits. Contact Maximus, Inc., at their toll free numbers (866) 968-7842, or (866) 833-2967 (TTY). Internet: www.yourtickettowork.com. Social Security Work History To ensure accurate work information for your resume or application, request a statement of work history from the Social Security Administration. Domestic Violence Issues The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is the only center nationwide that is available for victims, friends, and family who call for life saving help. The hotline operates 24 hours a day. Call: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Internet: www.ndvh.org. Medical Assistance For information on medical assistance contact the health department at the location where you are released. You can find their number in the blue pages of the local telephone book. You may also write to The Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: 1-877-696-6775 or 1-877-486-2048 (TTY). Internet: www.hhs.gov. To find information about medicare call: 1-800-633-4227. Children and Families of Adult Offenders A directory of available programs can be downloaded at no charge at www.nicic.org, or call Family and Corrections Network at 215-576-1110: Fax: 215-576-1815. Child Support Enforcement Agencies The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Program is a nationwide effort to locate parents, their employers, and/or their assets; to establish paternity; and to establish and enforce child support orders. Call your state CSE office below to learn how to apply for enforcement services and what documents you need to provide. Internet: www.acf.hhs.gov

Alabama (334) 242-9300 Montana (406) 444-9855 Alaska (907) 269-6900 Nebraska (402) 471-1400 Arizona (602) 771-8190 Nevada (775) 684-0705 Arkansas (501) 682-6169 New Hampshire (800) 852-3345 California (866) 249-0773 New Jersey (609) 584-5093 Colorado (303) 866-4300 New Mexico (505) 476-7207 Connecticut (860) 424-4989 New York (518) 474-9081 Delaware (302) 395-6500 North Carolina (919) 255-3800 DC (202) 724-2131 North Dakota (701) 328-3582 Florida (850) 922-9590 Ohio (614) 752-6561

Georgia (404) 657-3851 Oklahoma (405) 522-2874 Guam (671) 475-3360 Oregon (503) 986-6166 Hawaii (808) 692-7000 Pennsylvania (800) 932-0211 Idaho (800) 356-9868 Puerto Rico (787) 767-1500 Illinois (800) 447-4278 Rhode Island (401) 458-4400 Indiana (317) 233-5437 South Carolina (803) 898-9210 Iowa (515) 281-5647 South Dakota (605) 773-3641 Kansas (785) 296-3237 Tennessee (615) 313-4880 Kentucky (502) 564-2285 Texas (800) 252-8014 Louisiana (225) 342-4780 Utah (801) 536-8901 Maine (207) 624-4100 Vermont (802) 786-3214 Maryland (410) 767-7065 Virgin Islands (340) 777-3070 Massachusetts (800) 332-2733 Virginia (800) 257-9986 Michigan (517) 241-7460 Washington (360) 664-5000 Minnesota (651) 431-4400 West Virginia (800) 249-3778 Mississippi (601) 359-4861 Wisconsin (608) 266-9909 Missouri (573) 751-4247 Wyoming (307) 777-6948 American Samoa (684) 633-4163

Source: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html

AIDS Treatment Data Network The AIDS Treatment Data Network is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit, organization that provides treatment access and advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, and English and Spanish language information services to men, women, and children with AIDS , HIV and those co-infected with hepatitis. The nationwide toll-free numbers are 1-800-734-7104 and 1-877-296-9264. Internet: www.atdn.org or www.housingworks.org. The National CDC STD/HIV Hotline (treatment only offered in New York) provides anonymous, confidential information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how to prevent them. It also provides referrals to clinical and other services. The nationwide toll-free number is 1-800-232-4636 and TTY 888-232-6348. Internet: www.cdc.gov/hiv/. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources Staff at the national/regional agencies listed below should be able to direct callers to mental health and chemical dependency resources in specified communities. Mental Health America www.mentalhealthamerica.net 2000 N. Beauregard St. Department of Health and Human Services 6th Floor National Health Information Center Alexandria, VA 22311 Referral Specialist (703) 684-7722 voice P.O. Box 1133 (703) 684-5968 fax Washington, D.C. 20013-1133 (800) 969-6642 info line www.hhs.gov/

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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 3803 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201-3043 (703) 524-7600 voice (800) 950-6264 www.nami.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1 Choke Cherry Road Room 8-1036 Rockville, MD 20857 www.samhsa.gov SAMSHAS Workplace Program Helpline 1-800-662-HELP The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information POB 2345 Rockville, MD 20847-2345 USA.gov Government Benefits Internet Website provides a list of benefits you may be eligible to receive and information about how to apply for those programs.1-800-333-4636 www.usa.gov The Salvation Army National Headquarters

Call Toll Free: 1-800-729-6686 Hablamos Espaol: 1-877-767-8432 Local Callers: (240) 221-4017 Fax: (240) 221-4292 www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR0027.htm National Mental Health Information Center P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD 20847 1-800-789-2647 866-889-2647 (TDD) American Council on Alcoholism 1000 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 (800) 527-5344 Toll Free www.aca-usa.org/ United Way Worldwide 701 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2045 (703) 836-7112 www.unitedway.org/ 615 Slaters Lane P.O. Box 269 Alexandria, VA 22313 (703)-684-5500 www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

HOW DO I GET MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE? To obtain a copy of a birth certificate in the United States, write or go to the vital statistics office in the state or area where the event occurred. To ensure that you receive a quick and accurate record upon your request, follow these steps: Make your letters concise and to the point. Dont include more than 1 or 2 requests at a time and be careful not to write confusing details of your family history. Type or print all names and addresses in your letter.

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Provide complete information about each individual and event for which you need documents. Include all names, nicknames, and alternate spellings that were used. List dates and types of events as completely and accurately as possible. If you don't know the exact date, specify the span of years you wish searched and be prepared to pay for searches that span several years. Always provide a self addressed stamped envelope. Internet: www.usbirthcertificate.net/google/. Include the following information:

Father's name Relationship to party The purpose for which the record is needed Requestor's name and address Requestor's driver's license number and state (some counties require it) Requestor's signature

Date of request Full name (last name in caps) Sex Date of birth Place of birth (city or town, county, State, and name of the hospital, if known) Mother's maiden name

State Contacts for Vital Documents The addresses and telephone numbers of the state vital records contact offices are listed below. You may call or write to them for vital documents. If you write, ask your counselor or case manager for assistance. You should also include a letter from your case manager or counselor indicating who you are or who you claim to be, and the purpose for requesting the record. Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm (As of 04/14/2010)

Alabama Alabama Vital Records P.O. Box 5625 Montgomery AL 36103-5625 334-206-5418 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Bureau of Vital Statistics 5441 Commercial Blvd. Juneau AK 99801 907-465-3391 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alaska.htm

American Samoa American Samoa Government Department of Health Health Information Office Pago Pago, AS 96799 684-633-1406 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/american_samoa.htm

Arizona Office of Vital Records Arizona Department of Health Services P.O. Box 3887 Phoenix AZ 85030-3887 602-364-1300/888-816-5907

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www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/arizona.htm Arkansas Vital Records H-44 4815 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205 (501-661-2336 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/arkansas.htm California Office of Vital Records CA Department of Public Health MS: 5103 P.O. Box 997410 Sacramento CA 95899-7410 916-445-2684 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/california.htm Canal Zone Vital Records Section Passport Services 1111 19th St NW Suite 510 Washington DC 20522-1705 202-955-0307 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/canal_zone.htm Colorado Vital Records Section Colorado Department of Public Health 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South HSVRD-VR-A1 Denver CO 80246-1530 303-692-2200 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/colorado.htm Connecticut Vital Records Department of Public Health 410 Capitol Ave MS#11VRS Hartford CT 06106 860-509-8000 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/connecticut.htm

Delaware Office of Vital Statistics Division of Public Health 417 Federal Street Dover DE 19903 302-744-4549 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/delaware.htm

District of Columbia Vital Records Office 825 N Capitol St NE Washington DC 20002 202-671-5000 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/dc.htm

Florida Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics P.O. Box 210 1217 Pearl Street Jacksonville FL 32231-0042 (904) 359-6900 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/florida.htm

Georgia Georgia Department of Human Resources Vital Records 2600 Skyland Drive NE Atlanta GA 30319-3640 404-679-4701 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/georgia.htm

Guam Office of Vital Statistics 123 Chalan Kareta Mangilao, Guam 96913 671-735-7292

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Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring Vital Statistics Section-POB 3378 Honolulu HI 96801 808-586-4533 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/hawaii.htm Idaho Vital Records Unit Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics P.O. Box 83720 Boise ID 83720-0036 208-334-5988 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/idaho.htm Illinois Division of Vital Records IL Department of Public Health 605 W Jefferson St Springfield IL 62702-5097 217-782-6553 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/illinois.htm Indiana Vital Records Department Indiana Department of Health POB 7125 Indianapolis IN 46206-7125 317-233-2700 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm Iowa Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Vital Records Lucas Office Building-1st Floor 321 East 12th Street Des Moines IA 50319-0075 515-281-4944 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/iowa.htm

Kansas Office of Vital Statistics Curtis State Office Building 1000 SW Jackson Street Suite 120 Topeka KS 66612-2221 785-296-1400 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/kansas.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics Department for Public Health Cabinet for Health and Family Services 275 East Main Street 1E-A Frankfort, KY 40621 502-564-4212 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Kentucky.htm

Louisiana Office of Public Health Vital Records Registry POB 60630 New Orleans LA 70160 504-568-5152 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/louisiana.htm

Maine Office of Vital Records Maine Department of Human Services 244 Water Street 11 State House Station Augusta ME 04333-0011 207-287-3181 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/maine.htm

Maryland Division of Vital Records Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 6550 Reisterstown Road P.O. Box 68760 Baltimore MD 21215-0020

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410-260-6400 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/maryland.htm Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics 150 Mount Vernon Street/1st Floor Dorchester MA 02125-3105 617-727-2816 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/massachusettts.htm

Michigan Vital Records Request P.O. Box 30721 Lansing MI 48909 517-335-8656 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/michigan.htm Minnesota Office of State Registrar Minnesota Department of Health P.O. Box 64499 Minneapolis MN 55440-9441 612-676-5120 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/minnesota.htm Mississippi Vital Records State Department of Health P.O. Box 1700 Jackson MS 39215-1700 601-576-7981 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/mississippi.htm Missouri Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records 930 Wildwood P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City MO 65102-0570 573-751-6387 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/missouri.htm

Montana Office of Vital Statistics MT Department of Public Health and Human Services 111 N Sanders - Room 209 P.O. Box 4210 Helena M T 59604 1-800-877-1946 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/montana.htm Nebraska Vital Records 1033 O Street-Suite 130 P.O. Box 95065 Lincoln NE 68509-5065 402-471-2871 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nebraska.htm Nevada Office of Vital Records and Statistics Capitol Complex 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104 Carson City, NV 89706 775-684-4280 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nevada.htm New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Archives Building 71 South Fruit Street Concord NH 03301-6508 603-271-4650 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/newhampshire.htm

New Jersey New Jersey State Archives 225 West State Street P.O. Box 307 Trenton, NJ 08625-0307 609-292-6260 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/newjersey.htm

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New Mexico New Mexico Vital Records P.O. Box 26110 Santa Fe NM 87502 1-866-534-0051 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/newmexico.htm

New York (except New York City) Certification Unit Vital Records Section/2nd Floor 800 N Pearl St Menands, NY 12204 518-474-3075 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york.htm

ND Department of Health Division of Vital Records 600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept. 301 Bismarck ND 58505-0200 701-328-2360 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/northdakota.htm Northern Mariana Islands Vital Statistics Section POB 500409 Saipan MP 96950 670-236-8717 (phone) 670-236-8700 (fax) http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/northern_mariana_islands.htm Ohio Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health 246 N High Street 1st Floor Columbus OH 43216 614-466-2531 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/ohio.htm

New York City New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 125 Worth St/CN4/Rm 133 New York, NY 10013-4090 212-639-9675 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york_city.htm North Carolin a NC Vital Records 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1903 919-733-3000 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/northcarolina.htm North Dakota

Oklahoma Vital Records Service State Department of Health 1000 Northeast 10th Street Oklahoma City OK 73117 405-271-4040 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/oklahoma.htm

Oregon Oregon Vital Records P.O. Box 14050 Portland OR 97293-0050 503-373-0701 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/oregon.htm

Pennsylvania Division of Vital Records Attn: Birth Unit 101 South Mercer Street Central Bldg: Room 401 POB. Box 1528 New Castle PA 16101 724-656-3100 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/pennsylvania.htm

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Puerto Rico Department of Health Demographic Registry P.O. Box 11854 Fernandez Juncos Station San Juan PR 00910 787-767-9120 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/puerto_rico.htm Rhode Island RI Department of Health Office of Vital Records Rhode Island Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill: Room 101 Providence RI 02908-5097 401-222-2811/401-222-5960 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/rhode_island.htm

South Carolina Office of Vital Records SC DHEC 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 803-898-3630 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/south_carolina.htm South Dakota Vital Records State Department of Health 207 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 1-A Pierre SD 57501-2536 605-773-4961 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/south_dakota.htm Tennessee Tennessee Vital Records Central Services Building 421 5th Avenue, North Nashville TN 37247 615-741-1763 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/tennessee.htm

Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics Texas Department of Health P.O. Box 12040 Austin TX 78711-2040 512-458-7111 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/.htm Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics Utah Department of Health 288 North 1460 West P.O. Box 141012 Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012 801-538-6105 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/utah.htm Vermon t Vermont Department of Health Vital Records Section P.O. Box 70 108 Cherry Street Burlington VT 05402-0070 802-863-7275 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/vermont.htm Virginia Office of Vital Records P.O. Box 1000 Richmond VA 23218-1000 804-662-6200 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/virginia.htm Virgin Islands Department of Health Vital Statistics Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital St. Croix VI 00820 340-774-9000/ext. 4685 or 4686 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/virgin_islands.htm

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Washington Department of Health Center for Health Statistics P.O. Box 7814 Olympia WA 98507-7814 360-236-4300 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/washington.htm West Virginia Vital Registration Office Room 165 350 Capitol Street Charleston WV 25301-3701 304-558-2931 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/west_virginia.htm Wisconsin Wisconsin Vital Records Office 1 West Wilson Street P.O. Box 309 Madison WI 53701-0309 608-266-1371 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/wisconsin.htm Wyoming Vital Records Services Hathaway Building Cheyenne WY 82002 307-777-7591 www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/wyoming.htm

HOW DO I GET MY DRIVERS LICENSE?

A drivers license is the best form of picture identification and can be a useful in your employment search. Contact the state department of motor vehicles below for information on how to reinstate or obtain a drivers license.

Alabama Department of Public Safety Drivers License Division POB 1471 Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 242-4400 Alaska Dept. of Motor Vehicles 2150 E. Dowling Road Anchorage, AK 99507 (907) 269-5551 Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Division P. O. Box 2100 Phoenix, AZ 85001-2100 (602) 255-0072 (Phoenix) (800)-252-5866 (Tucson) Arkansas Office of Driver Services 7th & Wolfe Street Ragland Building Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 682-7060 California Department of Motor Vehicles POB 942890 Sacramento, CA 24290-0001 (800)-777-0133 Colorado Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division 1881 Pierce Street Lakewood, CO 80214 (303) 205-5600 Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles 60 State Street Wethersfield, CT 06161 (860) 263-5700 Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 698Dover, DE 19903 (302) 744-2500 District of Columbia Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services 301 "C" Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-2100 (202) 727-5000

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Florida Department of Motor Vehicles 2900 Apalache Pkwy Neil Kirkman Bldg Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500(850) 922-9000

Georgia Department of Driver Services POB 80447 Conyers, GA 30016 (678) 413-8400 (Metro Atlanta Area) (800) 866-754-3687 Hawaii Transportation Department Driver License Section POB 30340 Honolulu, HI 96820-0340 (808) 832-2904 Idaho Transportation Department Driver Services POBox 7129 Boise, ID 83707-1129 (208) 334-8735 llinois Drivers Services 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62723 (217) 782-6212 Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 233-6000 Iowa Office of Driver Services Park Fair Mall 100 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50306-9204 (515) 244-9124 or (515) 244-8725 Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles Docking State Office Building 915 S.W. Harrison Street POB 2188 Topeka, KS 66625-2128 (780)-296-3963 Kentucky Division of Vehicle Licensing 200 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40652 (502) 564-6800 Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 64886 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 (877) 368-5463

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Missouri Drivers License Bureau 301 West High Street/Room 470 Jefferson City, MO 65105-0200 (573) 751-4600 Montana Drivers Services Bureau P. O. Box 201430 Helena, MT 59620-1430 (406) 444-3244 Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles 301 Centennial Mall South POB 94789 Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 (402) 471-3981 Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89711-0400 (877) 368-7828 New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Motor Vehicles James H. Hayes Bldg 23 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 (603) 271-2371 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission POB 009 Trenton, NJ 08666 609-292-6500 New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Dept. Motor Vehicle Division P. O. Box 1028 Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028 1-888-683-4636 New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles 6 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12228 Outside NY-518-473-5595 (800) 225-5368

(212)-645-5550 North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles 3148 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 2769-3101 (919) 715-7000 North Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles Drivers License and Traffic Safety 608 East Boulevard Bismark, ND 58505-0700 (701) 328-2600 Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles 1970 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223-1101 (614) 752-7600 Oklahoma Department of Public Safety 3600 North Martin Luther King Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 425-2424 Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Branch 1905 Lana Avenue, NE Salem, OR 97314 (503) 945-5000 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driver and Vehicle Services 1101 South Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 (717) 412-5300 Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles 100 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 462-4368 South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 1498 Blythewood, SC 29016 (803) 896-5000 South Dakota Department of Public Safety Drivers Licensing 118 West Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-6883

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Tennessee Department of Safety Driver License Issuance Division 1150 Foster Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37249 (615) 253-5221 Texas Department of Public Safety POB 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0001 (512) 424-2600 (English) (512) 424-7181 (Spanish) State of Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street Montpelier, Vermont 05603-0001 (802) 828-2000 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles P. O. Box 27412 Richmond, VA 23269 866-368-5463

Washington Department of Licensing P. O. Box 9030 Olympia, WA 98507-9030 (360) 902-3600 West Virginia Department of Transportation Building 3, Room 113 1800 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25317 1-800-642-9066 /304) 558-3900 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Drivers Services 4802 Sheboygan Ave P.O. Box 7918Madison, WI 53707-7918 (608) 266-2353

Wyoming Department of Transportation Driiver Services Division 5300 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82009-13340 (307) 777-4800

VETERANS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (VR&E)

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment is the VA program that assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve employment or to enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community.

Benefits include burial, pension, health, home loan, education, life insurance, and vocational rehabilitation. If you are a veteran and want to find out if you are eligible for benefits, contact the VA on their toll-free telephone number at 1-800-827-1000.

For a free pamphlet, Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents, contact the Veterans Administration, Office of Public Affairs (80D), 810 Vermont Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20420. To apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Services call the toll-free telephone number, 1-800-827-1000 to request VA Form 28-8832.

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-Other VA Provided Services and Their Application Procedures:

The VA also provides available vocational and educational guidance and counseling to assist service-members, veterans, and certain dependents of veterans select appropriate career goals and training institutions that use VA educational benefits. Call the nationwide VA toll-free telephone number at 1-800-827-1000 to request VA Form 28-8832, Application for Vocational-Educational Counseling. Internet: www.vba.va.gov/pubs/educationforms.htm for an application for education benefits; or, www.gibill.va.gov/ to access the VAs education web site. If you would like additional information on any of the VA Education programs, please check the Internet: www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/regional_offices.htm.

HOW CAN I GET MONEY TO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION?

Federal Student Financial Aid

Federal Student Financial Aid consists of Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Consolidation Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loans, and Pell Grants. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. (A professional degree is usually earned after earning a bachelor's degree in a field such as medicine, law, or dentistry.) For more information, contact: Federal Student Aid Information Center, POB 84, Washington, DC 20044; or call 1-800-433-3243

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is a form that can be filled out annually by current and anticipating university students (both undergraduate and graduate) to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid (including grants, loans, and work-study programs). Call 1-800- 433-3243 for more information, or go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/, click on Worksheets in the left column, then select Drug Worksheet. Even if youre ineligible for federal aid, you should complete the FAFSA because schools and states use the information in awarding nonfederal aid. You must complete Question 31 of the FAFSA; if you leave it blank, youll automatically become ineligible for federal student aid.

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Loss of Eligibility Current legislation modifies the ban on student federal financial aid for people convicted of drug crimes to enable people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and others with a past drug conviction. Under S. 1932, Public Law 109-171, students who were convicted of drug crimes prior to their enrollment and application for federal financial aid will be eligible for aid. As of July 1, 2006, the federal financial aid ban will only apply to students who are convicted of a drug offense while they are in school and receiving federal financial assistance. For more information, see Section 12 of Public Law 109-171, the Second Chance Act of 2005. Special Education Assistance The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education programs and affiliated state associations and to ensure access for individuals to appropriate private special education programs and services. Contact NAPSEC,1522 K Street, NW, Suite 1032,Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202-434-8225; Fax: 202-408-3340; Internet: www.napsec.org

For additional information about college programs, access Funding Education Beyond High School (The Guide to Federal Student Aid 2008-2009). Internet: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov; or e-mail your request to orders@FSApubs.org.

Inmate Bank Accounts According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, there is no federal regulation that prohibits inmates or ex-offenders from possessing bank accounts. The FDIC provides deposit insurance which currently guarantees checking and savings deposits in member banks up to $100,000 per depositor. Ex-offenders Voting Rights by States Convicted felons and ex-offenders typically lose their right to vote in state and federal elections. Almost all states have disenfranchisement laws. Only two states, Maine and Vermont, do not place restrictions on an ex-offenders right to vote. Check your local election board for information about voting rights for your state, or access The Sentencing Project website at: http://www.sentencingproject.org. Expungement of Criminal Records To expunge criminal records is to clear a persons record of a crime committed. A legal professional may assist you to determine how to expunge your record in your state. For more information, check the Internet: http://ezinearticles.com/?Free-Criminal-Record-Search---How-to-Find-Criminal-Records-Online-For-Free&id=1855762

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Release Gratuity Information The Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing program is offered primarily to sentenced federal prisoners who are being released. Additionally, the court may direct the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to afford similar gratuities to pretrial detainees housed in Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities who are arrested, but not indicted, indicted but not convicted, or who are released to probation. Although the BOP will ordinarily afford pretrial detainees with adequate clothing upon release, monetary release gratuities paid to pretrial detainees are the exclusive responsibility of the USMS.

Designated federal inmates released from BOP institutions will be provided clothing, transportation to their release destinations, and appropriate funds (up to $500) based upon an inmates release needs and budgetary and statutory limitations. Release gratuities are intended to be a means to supplement inmates other resources upon release from prison, and to help them readjust back into the community. They are not intended to provide for an inmates entire release needs. Therefore, inmates should be encouraged to save funds for release (such as industrial and performance pay and outside receipts) in their respective trust fund accounts or independent savings accounts. Internet: http://sallyport.bop.gov/co/ipp/policy/doj_forms.jsp.

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Appendix A

JOB SEARCH INFORMATION

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Adapted from the U.S. Department of Labor publication:

Tips for Finding the Right Job.

Job Tips for the Ex-offender Dealing with potential employers is never an easy task for clients with criminal records. Ex-offenders who lie on a job application may get hired, but then fired if their record becomes known. Those who are honest may feel like they never even get a chance. Although there are no magic formulas for dealing with this sensitive situation, the following hints may be helpful. See your release preparation coordinator for more information.

Make a "To Do List" every day and outline daily activities to look for a job. -Apply for jobs early in the day. This will make a good impression and give you time to complete applications, have interviews, take tests, etc. -Call employers to find out the best times to apply. Some companies take applications only on certain days and times during the week. -Write down all employers you contact, the date of your contacts, people you talk to, and special notes about your contacts. -Apply at several companies in the same area when possible. This saves time and money. -Be prepared. Have a "master application" and resumes, pens, maps and job information with you all the time. Who knows when a "hot lead" will come your way. -Follow up leads immediately. If you find out about a job late in the day, call right then! Don't wait until the next day.

Check Points

--Look for job openings with employers who need your job skills. --Networking. Tell everyone you know you're looking for a job. Ask about openings where your friends work. --State Employment Service Offices provide help to find jobs and other services, such as career counseling. --Local public libraries have books on occupations and sometime post local job announcements. Community colleges and trade schools sometimes offer counseling and job information to students and the general public. Faith-based organizations sometimes offer employment services or provide job search help. Government sponsored training programs offer direct placement or short-term training and placement for qualified applicants. Check the yellow pages under Job Training Programs or Government Services.

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Journals and newsletters for professionals or trade associations often advertise job openings in their fields. Ask for these at the public library.

Resume

Be sure to prepare an appropriate resume. You should have enough copies of your resume so that you can leave one with each job interview. If you have several different skills (e.g. short order cook, and heating and air conditioning installer/repairman), you may want to prepare separate resumes. (See Appendix B) A resume is a brief summary of your abilities, education, and skills. A resume has one purposeto get you a job interview. To get someone to interview you, your resume must quickly show that you are worth an interview. Gather and check all necessary information. Write down headings such as Education, Experience, Honors, Skills, Activities, and Position. Enter the following information beneath each heading:

#Education can include GED, training certificates, special seminars, summer school, or night school as well as college and university courses. List degrees and month/year obtained, names and locations of schools, and a brief summary of important courses you have taken.

#Experience is full-time paid jobs, academic research projects, internship or co-op positions, part-time jobs, or volunteer work. List the month/years you worked, position, name and location of employer, and your responsibilities at each place.

#Honors is a list of any academic awards (scholarships, fellowships, honors list), professional awards or recognition, or community awards.

#Skills is a list of computer languages and software, research, laboratory, teaching or tutoring, communication, leadership or athletic, among others.

#Activities is a list of academic, professional, or community organizations in which you hold office or are currently a member. List professional and community activities, including volunteer work. Listing extra-curricular activities or hobbies is optional.

#Position defines the kind of position you want for this job-search. Make notes. Now match your wishes up with positions that are actually available. You can get this information through job postings, ads, personal contacts, or your own research. Check for accuracy. You will need full names, full addresses, correct and consistent dates, and correct spellings. Look over what you have written and try to select details of

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your education, experience, honors, skills, and activities that match an employers needs in a few more important areas. Organize the resume effectively.

One final suggestion. You should include a separate cover letter when sending your resume to a prospective employer. The letter should indicate your interest in a particular company or position, summarize the most important parts of your education and experience, and let the employer know where and when you can be contacted for an interview.

Job Applications If you are asked about felony convictions on an application, consider putting in will discuss during interview. Since the purpose of an application is to get an interview for the job, putting will discuss instead of the possibly damaging information, you are encouraging the employer to either give you the interview to get more information, or eliminate you without really knowing why. If you are a qualified applicant, most employers will want to interview you. (See Appendix C) Remember:

When you fill out a job application in a companys employment office you should be groomed and dressed as if you were going on an interview. Sometimes you will be interviewed on the spot. When you file an application dont forget about it and hope the employer calls you. Follow-upusually after 5-7 days. A phone call to check on the status of your application is recommended. In fact, the best advice any job seeker can get is Dont give up! There will probably be many nos before you get a job. However, if youre willing to work at getting a job, you will be successful. Good luck!

Possible Phone Scripts for Job Search Situations

FOR CLASSIFIED AD: Hello, my name is _____________________. Im calling about the (job title) position advertised in (name of newspaper & edition, i.e. Sundays, yesterdays)_____________. Ive had (number of years, or use a lot instead of a specific number of years)___________of experience n this field and would like to set up a time for us to get together and discuss this job in more detail. FOR COLD CALL: Hello, my name is______________. Im calling to see if you have any openings for (job

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your interested in)_______________. Ive had (number of years, or use a lot instead of a specific number of years)_____ of experience in this field and would like to set up a time for us to get together and discuss this job in more detail. IF THEY DONT HAVE OPENINGS Would it be possible for me to come down and fill out an application in case any positions become available? Do you know of any (job title)_____________________ openings in the area?

Remember:

Be polite. Whether you get the results you want or not, thank the person for taking the time to speak with you.

Be prepared to answer questions about your background and/or experience. Have a pen and paper handy to take down information or directions. Be prepared to set up an interview. This script will give you an idea of how to talk to an employer on the phone. You should always use your own words and use language with which you are comfortable. AVOID SLANG.

EXPLAINING A FELONY CONVICTION TO AN EMPLOYER For an ex-offender, the most dreaded part of he job search can be explaining a felony conviction to a potential employer. Many ex-offenders have never honestly answered the question, Have you ever been convicted of a crime? on an application. As a result, they drift in and out of employment, staying with a job until the employer finds out through a background check, a call from a parole agent, or some other way. Ex-offenders may be fired for falsifying information on their job application, not because they are ex-offenders. A company may hire ex-offenders, but have a policy of terminating anyone for lying on the application.

It is up to you whether you tell an employer about felony convictions. But we believe that honesty is the best policy. Our experience shows that HOW you communicate this information makes a difference. You must see yourself as a worthwhile and valuable asset who has the skills and abilities an employer needs, not as an ex-convict unworthy of employment. You need a positive self-image and confidence in your skills and abilities. The federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available as an incentive to hire ex-offenders and others who may have difficulty in getting work. The Federal Bonding Program, in states where it is available, or the UNICOR Bond Program for federal ex-offenders, allows employers to hire ex-felons and bond them. These incentives, along with your positive attitude and qualifications, can make you an attractive job candidate.

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Appendix B

SAMPLE RESUME

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Example: Simple Chronological Resume

Your Name Street Address

Your Town, IN 47000 Phone: (000) 000-0101 FAX: (000) 000-1100

E-mail: yourname@online.serv

Job Objective

This is a very brief statement on the type of work you are seeking. This is the first place an employer looks on any resume. It tells the employer your purpose in finding a job. Highlights of Qualifications List the main qualities that make you qualified for the job, including character traits, chief skills and strengths. Include significant commendations, awards, and honors you have received for previous jobs. Relevant skills and experience List all dates of employment by the most recent job first Name(s) of employers and organizations Title(s) of the positions you held Brief description of your job responsibilities for each past position

Education References

Provide past job references as requested

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Chronological Resume

(Example)

Name Address Telephone Number(s) (Day); Evening Job Objective: Match with qualifications, employment, and education

Highlights of Qualifications: Number of years experience Quick learner Dependable, timely worker Easy personality and works well with others

Employment History From (Month/Year) to Present (List all past employers in this format) Name and Address of Employer: Title:

Prepare (use action words to describe duties) Demonstrate Manage Coordinate

Education List School(s) and locations Graduated? Diploma? Degree?

References Available upon request of employer

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Appendix C

SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION

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Retail Systems Corporation--Application for Employment Personal Information First Name: _____________________________ Middle Name: ___________________________ Last Name: _____________________________ Social Security Number: __________________ Street Address: ______________________________ City: _______________ State: _______ Zip: ________ County:___________ Home Phone: _________________ Business Phone: ______________ Have you ever applied for employment with us? Yes: _______ No: _______ If yes, when?:____________________________ Position Desired Title: _______________________________________ Desired Salary: $_______ If you prefer to work in a different zip code than where you currently live, please indicate where you would like to be located below. City: ______________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________

Work Eligibility Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes: _______ No: _______ Are you available to work holidays? Yes: _______ No: _______

When will you be available to begin work? ______/______ (Month/Year) Are you 17 or older? Yes: _______ No: _______ Have you been convicted of or pleaded no contest to a felony within the last five years? Yes:_______ No:_______ If yes, please explain: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Have you been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or pleaded no contest to, an act of dishonesty, or breach of trust or moral turpitude, such as misdemeanor petty theft, burglary, fraud, writing bad checks, and other related crimes within the last five (5) years? * Yes: _______ No: _______ If yes, please explain: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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Do you have other special training or skills (additional spoken or written languages, computer software knowledge, machine operation experience, etc.)? _________________________________________________________ How did you hear of our organization? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ *Conviction of a crime, or pleading guilty to a criminal charge, will not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you are applying. Each conviction or plea will be considered with respect to time, job relatedness, and other relevant factors. Availability Days Available Sun. ____ Mon. ____ Tues. ____ Wed. ____ Th. ____ Fri. ____ Sat. ____ Total Hours Available: _______ Hours Available: from _______ to ______ Education High School: _____________________________ City:______________ State: _______ College: _________________________________ City:______________ State: _______ Course of Study: _______________________________ # of Years Completed:_______ Did You Graduate? Yes: _______ No: _______ Degree: _________________________ Employment History Please give accurate and complete full-time employment record. Start with present or most recent employer. Include military experience if applicable. Position #1 Company Name: ____________________ City:_____________________ State: _______ Company Phone Number: ________________________ Job Title: _____________________________________ Name of Supervisor: ____________________________ Employed (Month and Year) From: _______ To: _______ Weekly Pay:_______ Describe your work: __________________________________________ May we contact this employer? Yes: _______ No: _______ If not, why not? _______________________________________________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________________________

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Position #2 Company Name: _________________ City:_____________________ State: _______ Company Phone Number: ________________________ Job Title: _____________________________________ Name of Supervisor: ____________________________ Employed (Month and Year) From: _______ To: _______ Weekly Pay:_______ Describe your work: __________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ May we contact this employer? Yes: _______ No: _______ If not, why not? _______________________________________________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________________________ Position #3 Company Name: _________________ City:_____________________ State: _______ Company Phone Number: ________________________ Job Title: _____________________________________ Name of Supervisor: ____________________________ Employed (Month and Year) From: _______ To: _______ Weekly Pay:_______ Describe your work: __________________________________________ May we contact this employer? Yes: _______ No: _______ If not, why not? _______________________________________________ Reason for leaving: ____________________________________________ Agreement of the Transfer of Information I declare the information provided by me in this application is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if employed, any falsification, misstatement, or omission of fact in connection with my application, whether on this document or not, may result in immediate termination of employment. I authorize you to verify any and all information provided above. I acknowledge that employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a substance abuse screening test as part of the Company's pre-employment policy. I acknowledge that if I become employed, I will be free to terminate my employment at any time for any reason, and that RSC retains the same rights. No RSC representative has the authority to make any contrary agreement. I understand it is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of

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employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal and/or civil liabilities.

Signature: ________________________________________Date:__________ Printed Name: _________________________________________

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Appendix D

FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM STATE OFFICES

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FEDERAL BONDING PROGRAM STATE OFFICES

(as of 07/10/2010)

ALABAMA Ms. Sherry Clark Bonding Services Coordinator Alabama State Employment Service Industrial Relations Building, Rm. 2805 649 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36131 334-242-8039 334-242-8585 fax

ALASKA Ms. Shannon A. Williams Bonding Services Coordinator AK Dept of Labor & Workforce Dev PO BOX 115509 Juneau, AK 99811-5509 907 465 5952 907-465-5558 fax shannon.williams@alaska.gov

ARIZONA Ms. Teresita Celaya Bonding Services Coordinator Employment & Training Administration Arizona Dept of Economic Security 734T Site Code P.O. Box 6123 Phoenix, AZ 85005 602-542 6320 602-542-5014 fax

ARKANSAS Mr. Jim Case Bonding Services Coordinator Employment Service Technical Unit Dept. of Workforce Services P.O. Box 2981 Little Rock, AR 72203-2981 501 682 1893 501-682-5915 fax

CALIFORNIA State Bonding Coordinator Bonding Services Coordinator CA Employment Development Dept 800 Capitol Mall MIC-50 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654- 7799 (916) 657- 0055 fax Debbie.McMillan@edd.ca.gov

COLORADO Ms. Reina Wright Bonding Services Coordinator Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Workforce Programs 633 17th Street - Suite 700 Denver, CO 80202-2117 303-318-8828 303 318 8930 (Fax) reina.wright@state.co.us

CONNECTICUT Ms. Sharon Grip Bonding Services Coordinator Operational Support Unit Connecticut Dept. of Labor 200 Folly Brook Blvd., 3rd floor Wethersfield, CT 06109 860-263-6066 860-263-6039 fax

DELAWARE Ms. Sherese Brewington-Carr Bonding Services Coordinator Division of Employment Services DE Dept of Labor 4425 North Market Street, 3rd floor Wilmington, DE 19802 302-761-8039 302-761-6617 fax

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Ms. Bridgett Robinson-James DC Bonding Coordinator Dept. of Employment Services 625 H Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 202 698 5797 Fax 202 698 5501 Bridgette.robinson@dc.gov

FLORIDA Ms. Kandra De Vlieger Bonding Services Coordinator FL Agency for Workforce Innovation 107 East Madison St. Tallahassee, Fl. 32399 1 866 352 2345 (toll-free) OR 850 245 7398 850 921 3956 fax Kandra.DeVlieger@flaawi.com

GEORGIA Mr. J.R. Henderson Bonding Services Coordinator GA Dept of Labor Sussex Place 148 Andrew Young Int'l Blvd., NE, Suite 276 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-232-3540 404-656-0783 fax

GUAM Mr. George San Nicolas Administrator, SCSEP Dept of Labor P.O. Box 9970 Tamuning, Guam 96931

HAWAII Mr. Russell Ogawa Bonding Services Coordinator Workforce Development Division HI State Employment Service 830 Punchbowl Street, Room 329 Honolulu, HI 96813 808 586 8820 808 586 8822 fax Russell.t.ogawa@Hawaii.gov

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IOWA Mr. John Williams Bonding Services Coordinator Iowa Workforce Development 150 Des Moines St. Des Moines, IA 50309 515-281-9097 515-281-9096 fax

ILLINOIS Ms. Maria Issac-Diaz Bonding Services Coordinator IL Dept of Employment Security 33 South State Street 8th Floor North Chicago, IL 60603 312-793-1107 312-793-1781 fax

IDAHO Ms. Kelly Curry Bonding Services Coordinator Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor 317 West Main Street Boise, ID 83735 208-332-3570 ext 3324 208-332-7417 fax

INDIANA Ms. Karen Swain Bonding Services Coordinator Indiana Workforce Development 10 North Senate Ave., Room SE 304 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2277 317-232-3623 317-233-6081 fax kswain@dwd.in.go

KANSAS Ms. Joyce Heiman Bonding Services Coordinator KS Dept of Commerce 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66612-1354 785-296-7435 785-368-7108 fax jheiman@kansascommerce.com

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KENTUCKY While there is no bonding program in Kentucky, you should contact the nearest One-Stop Career Center for assistance in finding employment.

LOUISIANA Mr. Christopher Rogers

Dept. of Labor 1001 N. 23rd St. PO Box 94094 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094 225-342-4901 pcollins@idol.state.la.us

MAINE Ms. Veronica F. Danforth Bonding Services Coordinator Bureau of Employment Services ME Dept of Labor 55 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 207 623 7977 207 287 5933 fax veronica.f.danforth@maine.gov

MARYLAND Ms. Constance Parker Bonding Services Coordinator MD Dept of Economic & Employment Div. 1100 N. Eutaw Street, Suite 209 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-767-2018 410-333-5162 fax

MASSACHUSETTS Mr. David Sullivan Bonding Services Coordinator Special Programs - Bonding MA Division of Employment & Training Administration Charles F. Hurley Bldg. Government Center 19 Staniford Street, 1st floor Boston, MA 02114 617-626-5733 617-727-2039 fax

MICHIGAN Mr. Michael Prus State Fidelity Bonding Coordinator DLEG/BWP Michigan Talent Bank Services Cadillac Place 3032 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 9-400 Detroit, MI 48202 Phone 313 456 3169 Fax 313 456 3021

MINNESOTA Ms. Mary Heiple Bonding Services Coordinator Reemployment Program MN - DEED 332 Minnesota St. Suite E 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 651- 259-7500 Fax 651 297 7722 Mary.Heiple@State.MN.US

MISSISSIPPI Ms. Barbara Hicks Dept. of Employment Security 1235 Echelon Pkwy Jackson, MS 39215-1699 601-321-6049 601-321-6085 Fax BHicks@MDES.MS.Gov

MISSOURI Mr. Lamont Brown Dept of Economic Development MO Division of Workforce Development 421 East Dunklin P.O. Box 1087 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-526-8217 573-522- 9496 fax

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MONTANA Ms. Patti McCubbins Bonding Services Coordinator Job Service Division MT Dept of Labor & Industry 1327 Lockey St P.O. Box 1728 Capital Station Helena, MT 59624 406-444-3480 406-444-3037 fax

NEBRASKA Madhavi Bhadbhade Bonding Services Coordinator Legal Division Nebraska Department of Labor 550 S. 16th Street Lincoln, NE 68509 402-471-2693

NEVADA While there is no bonding program in Nevada, you should contact the nearest One-Stop Career Center for assistance in finding employment.

NEW MEXICO Mr. Hector Moreu Bonding Services Coordinator Employment & Training Support Section NM Employment Security Dept P.O. Box 1928 Albuquerque, NM 87103 505-841-8501 505-841-8467 fax Hector.Moreu@state.NM.US

NEW YORK

NEW HAMPSHIRE Mr. Keith F. Badger NH State Bonding Coordinator NH Dept of Employment Security 32 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301 603-228-4083 603-229-4321 fax kbadger@nhes.state.nh.us

NEW JERSEY Mr. Joe Gazzara Bonding Services Coordinator Division of Employment & Training NJ Dept. of Labor P.O. Box 055, 2nd floor Trenton, NJ 08625 609-292-6542 609-777-3020 fax Joseph.Gazzara@DOL.STATE.NJ.US

Ms Elaine Kost Bonding Services Coordinator Division of Employment Services - Rm 421 New York State Department of Labor State Office Bldg. Campus - Bldg 12 Albany, NY 12240 518-485-2151 518-457-4625 fax elaine.kost@labor.state.ny.us

NORTH CAROLINA Mr. James Korth Bonding Services Coordinator NC Employment Security Commission P.O. Box 27625 Raleigh, NC 27611 919-733-4896 919-733-3010 fax James.Korth@NCMail.net

NORTH DAKOTA

Ms. Connie Johnson Bonding Services Coordinator ND Job Service P.O. Box 5507 Bismarck, ND 58506 701- 328 -2997 701-328-4894 fax cjohnson@ND.gov

OHIO Ms. Wanda Suber Ms Tracy Tyson-Park Offender Job Linkage Coordinator OH Dept. of Rehab. & Corrections 770 W. Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 614 752 1009 614 995 0128 fax Wanda.Suber@ODRC/State.OH.us

OKLAHOMA Mr. David Slimp Bonding Services Coordinator OK Employment Security Commission 2401 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 454 PO Box 52003 Oklahoma City, OK 73152 405-557-5474 405-557-7105 fax David.Slimp@oesc.state.ok.us

OREGON While there is no bonding program in Oregon, you should contact the nearest One-Stop Career Center for assistance in finding employment.

PENNSYLVANIA

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Mr. Charles Rose Bonding Services Coordinator PA Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, PA 17121 717 787 6915 717 787 5785 fax

PUERTO RICO Mr. Alex Garcia OR Ms. Maryanne Toledo Bonding Services Coordinator One-Stop Career Center of PR, Inc. Condonminio Plaze Universidad 200 Calle Anasco 839 local 5 Rio Piedras, PR 00928 787-296-1785 787-764-4856 fax

RHODE ISLAND Ms. Connie Parks RI Department of Labor & Training 1511 Pontiac Ave Bldg. 73-3 Cranston, R.I. 02920 401 462 8724 Fax 401 462 8722

SOUTH CAROLINA Ms. Camille Fallaw Bonding Services Coordinator SC Employment & Training 1550 Gadsden Street P.O. Box 1406 Columbia, SC 29202 803-737-2593 803-737-0140 fax

SOUTH DAKOTA Ms. Peggy Carrico Bonding Services Coordinator South Dakota Department of Labor 420 South Roosevelt St. P.O.Box 4730 Aberdeen, SD 57402 605-626-7652 ext. 4415

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TENNESSEE Ms. Pam LaRue Bonding Services Coordinator Job Service Program Support TN Dept of Labor & Workforce Development 220 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37243 615-253 6634 615-741-6392 fax

TEXAS Mr. John Ownby Bonding Services Coordinator Project RIO Texas Workforce Commission 1117 Trinity, Room 206-T Austin, TX 78778 1-800-453-8140 (within Texas) or 512-463-0834 512-936-3090 fax

UTAH Ms. Kathleen Johnson Bonding Services Coordinator UT Dept of Workforce Services 140 East 300 South, Room 231 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-526-9730 801-526-9789 fax

VIRGIN ISLANDS Ms. Joan-Ann Anthony Bonding Services Coordinator VI Dept of Labor P.O. Box 302608 St. Thomas, USVI 00803 340-776-3700 ext 2055 340-774-5908 fax

VERMONT Mr. David Copeland Bonding Services Coordinator VT. Dept. of Labor P.O. Box 488 Green Mountain Drive Montpelier, VT 05601 802-828- 4348 802-828-4374 fax

VIRGINIA

While there is no bonding program in Virginia, you should contact the nearest One-Stop Career Center for assistance in finding employment.

WASHINGTON Inge Zeigler Bonding Services Co-Coordinator WA Dept of Employment Security Offender Employment Services P.O. Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507 360 438 4131 360-438-4777 fax

WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Stephen Dailey Bonding Services Coordinator WV Bureau of Employment Programs 112 California Ave. Rm. 112 Charleston, WV 25305 304-558-1138 304-558-1349 fax

WISCONSIN Mr. Glen Olsen Bonding Services Coordinator WI Dept of Workforc